Since going into administration earlier this month, HMV has been very quiet on the social media front, up until Thursday, January 31st, 2013. Tweets made from the HMV Twitter account by what appears to be an employee losing their job, … Continue reading
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US Blockbuster Hit With Closures, Fate of UK Stores Still In Doubt
The US branch of rental chain Blockbuster plans to close 300 of its 800 stores across the United States, affecting upwards of 3,000 employees. This comes shortly after the UK arm of Blockbuster went into administration, threatening the closure of … Continue reading
Blockbuster Enter Administration, Will Still Take Gift Cards
You can stop worrying about that VHS copy of the Mortal Kombat film you forgot to return to Blockbuster in the late 90′s — the DVD rental firm has joined the likes of HMV and Jessops, announcing that it too … Continue reading
Deal Struck To Keep UK Retailer GAME In Business, Thousands Of Jobs Saved
Fledgling UK retailer GAME has been given a fresh start thanks to private equity firm OpCapita agreeing a deal that will see the videogame retailer remain in business. The OpCapita deal will see 333 GAME stores and over 3,000 jobs … Continue reading
What GAME’s Administration Means For You
UPDATE: Game & Gamestation has now been saved from further closures. The below information served as consumer advice during the administration process only and should no longer be taken as store policy. The GAME Group, owner of the GAME and … Continue reading
GAME Enter Administration, CEO Quits As Retailer Is Unable To Find Buyer
The GAME Group entered into administration Monday after reports confirmed that the troubled retailer failed to find a buyer. Speculation over the past weekend hinted that the group, owner of the GAME and Gamestation brands, could be saved by state-owned … Continue reading
Gamestation Stores To Be ‘Sacrificed’ According To Rumoured GAME Group Plan
UPDATE: As suggested in Tuesday’s MCV report the GAME group has now been suspended from the London Stock Exchange, and has entered into administration. Game posted a statement on their corporate website reading: Further to the announcements of 12 March … Continue reading